Book Series · 4 Books

Brixton Brothers Books

In order from The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity to Danger Goes Berserk.

The Brixton Brothers series is a set of 4 chapter books by Mac Barnett, published between 2009 and 2012. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 260 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$759

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity

By Mac Barnett, Adam Rex (Illustrator)

A borrowed book thrusts Steve into a treasonous plot with secret agent librarians.

208 pages· 26,835 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Summary: Seventh-grader Steve Brixton dreams of being a detective like his heroes, the Bailey Brothers. But when he borrows the wrong library book, he's plunged into a real-life mystery involving secret agent librarians and a missing quilt holding America's secrets. With his detective skills put to the test, Steve must outsmart police and face the enigmatic Mr. E, all while his school report looms. Can he solve the case and meet his deadline, or will his adventure unravel everything he knows?

The complete set

Brixton Brothers Series

4 books · Published 2009–2012

Series

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$759

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

A borrowed book thrusts Steve into a treasonous plot with secret agent librarians.

Series

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$759

The Ghostwriter Secret

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

A kid detective must rescue his hero from a crime syndicate.

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$858

It Happened on a Train

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

A retired detective is pulled into a mystery of stolen cars and a phantom train.

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$858

Danger Goes Berserk

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

A young detective dives into danger to solve a surfboard mystery.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Brixton Brothers series?

There are 4 books in the Brixton Brothers series. It began with The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity in 2009, and the newest book, Danger Goes Berserk, was published in 2012.